Pyothorax with fistula (Q89096)
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The existence of a fistula is suspected when chest radiographs show pleural air-fluid levels and a patient produces more sputum than anticipated when the production of sputum is position dependent. Adequate pleural drainage is particularly crucial in a pyothorax.
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| English | Pyothorax with fistula |
The existence of a fistula is suspected when chest radiographs show pleural air-fluid levels and a patient produces more sputum than anticipated when the production of sputum is position dependent. Adequate pleural drainage is particularly crucial in a pyothorax. |
